The 2025 Draft Thread

[HOOats]

He would definitely add an element we're missing. Not sure if his processor is fast enough to get into the top 10 where we're likely to pick, but worth watching. Mrtka is another interesting dman with some attractive attributes: right shot, size and skating, and plays a calm game with defensive acumen.

Agree that top 10 feels like a stretch. But find a way to get him - trade down, trade up from the 2nd, find another 1st somehow.

 

[Chainshot]

I don't think they have to go 2009 levels of looking for toughness, but there needs to be more jam in their prospect pool for sure. Outside of Ziemer, there isn't much contact among their un-signed group outside of Ziemer and of their farmhands, it's more a matter of being pesky than being physically involved. There isn't much size, applied or otherwise.

 

[toddkaz]

All the write-ups I read say McQueen is due back this money but there is no timeline on February is a short month!

"He Can Be a Force in the NHL": How Roger McQueen Could Be A Steal At the 2025 NHL Draft

NHL scouts are debating the 2025 draft class, examining how Roger McQueen’s injury could make him a steal in the bottom half of the top ten

rg.org

 

[Chainshot]

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Not sure if they cache this but it's Misa and the Steelheads tonight.

 

[Fjordsen]

 

[Chainshot]

There is fight in this dog -

 

[Dahlicious]

We're back to picking 4th as of now. If we're gonna suck, we gotta keep a top-4 pick in this draft.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

We're back to picking 4th as of now. If we're gonna suck, we gotta keep a top-4 pick in this draft.

Hagens
Misa
Martone

 

[truthbluth]

Michael Misa has been outrageous. He’s approaching #1 pick for me.

 

[toddkaz]

Roger McQueen back. Had an assist last game.

Feels like we will pick 4-7 this year.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

Roger McQueen back. Had an assist last game.

Feels like we will pick 4-7 this year.

In that range Frondell, Mrtka, Martone. If we're a few picks later Bear/Martin would be good adds.

 

[Fjordsen]

Hagens, Misa or Martone for me.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I’m still on the center train. Hagens or Misa please.

 

[Speedy Cerviche]

Yeah. Gimme someone that can play top 6 C. That's gotta be the decision

 

[truthbluth]

Desnoyers is being slept on in this thread. I hope the Sabres land in the top 3 and get a game breaker like Misa or Hagens, but Desnoyers has a very similar scouting report to guys like Wyatt Johnston, Anton Lundell, Matty Beniers, Pierre Luc Dubois, and Roope Hintz. These guys all had question about how “dynamic” they could be but there was no flaw in their game. They play simple, smart hockey and produce. He’s got the goods.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Desnoyers is being slept on in this thread. I hope the Sabres land in the top 3 and get a game breaker like Misa or Hagens, but Desnoyers has a very similar scouting report to guys like Wyatt Johnston, Anton Lundell, Matty Beniers, Pierre Luc Dubois, and Roope Hintz. These guys all had question about how “dynamic” they could be but there was no flaw in their game. They play simple, smart hockey and produce. He’s got the goods.

Where is he projected ? I'm pretty sure we are are going to be 3-6 ?

 

[Zman5778]

Where is he projected ? I'm pretty sure we are are going to be 3-6 ?

He was 6th in BMac's rankings (which is a composite of a poll of scouts he knows).

So right in the range.

 

[hizzoner]

Desnoyers is being slept on in this thread. I hope the Sabres land in the top 3 and get a game breaker like Misa or Hagens, but Desnoyers has a very similar scouting report to guys like Wyatt Johnston, Anton Lundell, Matty Beniers, Pierre Luc Dubois, and Roope Hintz. These guys all had question about how “dynamic” they could be but there was no flaw in their game. They play simple, smart hockey and produce. He’s got the goods.

I saw Wyatt Johnston in both regular and playoff games games in junior and he was always outstanding--the energizer bunny on steroids with great skill sets. I would love to have seen Sabres get him.

 

[Dahlicious]

Desnoyers is being slept on in this thread. I hope the Sabres land in the top 3 and get a game breaker like Misa or Hagens, but Desnoyers has a very similar scouting report to guys like Wyatt Johnston, Anton Lundell, Matty Beniers, Pierre Luc Dubois, and Roope Hintz. These guys all had question about how “dynamic” they could be but there was no flaw in their game. They play simple, smart hockey and produce. He’s got the goods.

I have Desnoyers at 5 right now. I've seen some Sean Couturier comps, as well as many mentioning his mean streak/dog mentality, and that is really appealing to a franchise that lacks C depth and meanness.

 

[Chainshot]

This team is highly allergic to drafting anyone who has a little bit of tough in their game. As much as we would like it, tepid Terry and his twiddling twat buckets don’t put any value on it.

 

[Fjordsen]

Desnoyers is being slept on in this thread. I hope the Sabres land in the top 3 and get a game breaker like Misa or Hagens, but Desnoyers has a very similar scouting report to guys like Wyatt Johnston, Anton Lundell, Matty Beniers, Pierre Luc Dubois, and Roope Hintz. These guys all had question about how “dynamic” they could be but there was no flaw in their game. They play simple, smart hockey and produce. He’s got the goods.

He's in my top 5 list.